]]>http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-first-solo-tour/feed/0ColumbiaSNL 40 Monologue: Steve Martin, Tom Hanks and Everyone Else You Love Stops Byhttp://theriver1079.com/snl-40-monologue/
http://theriver1079.com/snl-40-monologue/#commentsMon, 16 Feb 2015 02:16:28 +0000Jacob Hallhttp://screencrush.com/?p=232217Continue reading…]]>We knew going in that the SNL 40th anniversary special would be chock-full of just about every famous person who has ever walked within spitting distance of 30 Rockefeller Plaza and the opening monologue was quick to make use of this genuinely insane temporary cast of stars. Things got started on the right foot when the always-welcome Steve Martin took the stage ... but then he was joined by Tom Hanks. And then things got really crazy.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/snl-40-monologue/feed/0Paul Simon Sued By Ex-Accountant – Who's Currently in Jail for Stealing from Paul Simonhttp://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-lawsuit/
http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-lawsuit/#commentsMon, 05 Jan 2015 20:30:34 +0000Dave Liftonhttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=219963Continue reading…]]>Paul Simon is being sued by his former accountant, who is currently in jail for stealing money from Paul Simon.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-lawsuit/feed/0Rick Diamond, Getty Images38 Years Ago: Paul Simon Wears a Turkey Suit on 'Saturday Night Live'http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-wears-a-turkey-suit-on-saturday-night-live/
http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-wears-a-turkey-suit-on-saturday-night-live/#commentsThu, 27 Nov 2014 11:40:03 +0000Jeff Gileshttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=96428Continue reading…]]>If you can't help hearing the strains of Paul Simon's 1975 hit 'Still Crazy After All These Years' every time you look at a turkey, this anniversary post is for you.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-wears-a-turkey-suit-on-saturday-night-live/feed/0NBCPaul Simon-Themed Exhibit to Open at Rock and Roll Hall of Famehttp://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-hall-of-fame-exhibit/
http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-hall-of-fame-exhibit/#commentsWed, 29 Oct 2014 17:00:10 +0000Dave Liftonhttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=210413Continue reading…]]>An exhibit devoted to the life and career of Paul Simon will open at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland tomorrow.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-slapped-by-edie-brickell/feed/0David Surowiecki, Getty ImagesHear Edie Brickell and Paul Simon's New Duet, 'Like to Get to Know You'http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-edie-brickell-like-to-get-to-know-you/
http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-edie-brickell-like-to-get-to-know-you/#commentsThu, 01 May 2014 14:27:34 +0000Jeff Gileshttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=182860Continue reading…]]>Recent court dates notwithstanding, longtime spouses Paul Simon and Edie Brickell are still making beautiful music, and they have the new song to prove it.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-arrested-2/feed/0Charles Eshelman / Rick Diamond, Getty ImagesArt Garfunkel Believes He Will Tour With Paul Simon Againhttp://theriver1079.com/art-garfunkel-paul-simon-tour/
http://theriver1079.com/art-garfunkel-paul-simon-tour/#commentsWed, 19 Feb 2014 20:29:50 +0000Dave Liftonhttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=173074Continue reading…]]>After a lengthy and career-threatening bout with vocal cord paresis, Art Garfunkel says that his voice is now "96 percent" of where it was in 2010. In a new interview, he speaks optimistically about the possibility of another Simon & Garfunkel tour, but admits there is one obstacle to hurdle: Paul Simon.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-sting-setlist/feed/0Kevin Mazur, Getty ImagesSting Won't 'Impersonate' Art Garfunkel on Tour With Paul Simonhttp://theriver1079.com/sting-paul-simon-tour/
http://theriver1079.com/sting-paul-simon-tour/#commentsWed, 22 Jan 2014 13:45:46 +0000Dave Liftonhttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=169435Continue reading…]]>Sting and Paul Simon will begin their co-headlining tour next month, and even though the logistics have been worked out, there's still a major question to be resolved. The stars haven't figured out yet which songs they'll perform together.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/sting-paul-simon-tour/feed/0Larry Busacca / Chris McGrath. Getty ImagesSting and Paul Simon Announce 2014 Tour Dateshttp://theriver1079.com/sting-paul-simon-2014-tour-dates/
http://theriver1079.com/sting-paul-simon-2014-tour-dates/#commentsTue, 05 Nov 2013 20:04:44 +0000Dave Liftonhttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=158715Continue reading…]]>As we reported yesterday, Sting and Paul Simon will embark on a co-headlining North American tour in 2014. Today, the two groundbreaking musicians announced the dates for the On Stage Together tour.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/sting-paul-simon-2014-tour-dates/feed/0Nick Laham / Chris McGrath, Getty ImagesPaul Simon and Sting Will Tour Together in 2014http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-sting-2014-tour/
http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-sting-2014-tour/#commentsMon, 04 Nov 2013 20:05:54 +0000Michael Galluccihttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=158521Continue reading…]]>Paul Simon and Sting will tour North America together next year. According to The New York Times, the pair will officially announce the shows tomorrow, with, presumably, details of cities and dates.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-sting-2014-tour/feed/0Jim Dyson / Anna Webber, Getty Images30 Years Ago: Paul Simon Releases 'Hearts and Bones'http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-hearts-and-bones/
http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-hearts-and-bones/#commentsMon, 04 Nov 2013 13:39:26 +0000Jeff Gileshttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=158293Continue reading…]]>For a good long while, everything Paul Simon touched turned to gold or platinum, first during his years as one-half of Simon & Garfunkel, and continuing through a string of successful solo albums. But by the early '80s, he'd hit a bit of a rough spot.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-hearts-and-bones/feed/0Warner Bros.Paul Simon Box Collects All of His Albumshttp://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-complete-album-box/
http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-complete-album-box/#commentsTue, 20 Aug 2013 13:18:24 +0000Michael Galluccihttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=147238Continue reading…]]>Paul Simon will release a box set, 'The Complete Albums Collection,' which gathers all of his solo albums in a hefty 15-disc package. The set will be released on Oct. 15, two days after the singer-songwriter celebrates his 72nd birthday.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-complete-album-box/feed/0Jim Dyson, Getty ImagesElton John, Paul Simon + More Raise $80 Million at Benefithttp://theriver1079.com/elton-john-paul-simon-robin-hood-foundation-benefit/
http://theriver1079.com/elton-john-paul-simon-robin-hood-foundation-benefit/#commentsThu, 16 May 2013 00:32:09 +0000Michael Galluccihttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=132965Continue reading…]]>Elton John and Paul Simon were among the stars who helped raise more than $80 million at a benefit held Monday night (May 13) in New York City. Bono and Sting also were on hand at the 25th anniversary Robin Hood Foundation gala at Jacob Javits Center.

]]>http://theriver1079.com/simon-garfunkel-breakup/feed/0Hulton Archive / Getty ImagesPaul Simon Performs at Funeral for Slain Newtown Teacher Victoria Sotohttp://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-victoria-soto-funeral/
http://theriver1079.com/paul-simon-victoria-soto-funeral/#commentsFri, 21 Dec 2012 20:24:01 +0000Billy Dukeshttp://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=104626Continue reading…]]>Paul Simon joined mourners for the funeral of slain Sandy Hook Elementary first grade teacher Victoria Soto on Wednesday (Dec. 19). According to the New York Daily News, the singer picked up his guitar with no introduction and performed 'The Sound of Silence' midway through the memorial service for the 27-year-old, to her gathered family and friends. It was Soto's favorite song. Afterward, he returned to his seat without applause, "just a hushed and reverent silence."